At St. Xavier High School, excellence is not just a goal—it is a tradition. Following a month filled with intellectual and creative vigor, the school community gathered to officially recognize the hard work, talent, and dedication shown by our students during the April 2026 competitions. From environmental advocacy to cultural performances, the sheer diversity of talent on display was nothing short of inspiring.

Honoring Our Winners

The awards ceremony highlighted achievements across a wide range of disciplines, proving that our students excel in every field they touch.

🌍 Earth Day: Poster Making (April 22nd)

Our young environmentalists used their brushes to speak for the planet.

• 1st Place: Ruzaina Fatima (5th PS – Himadri House)

• 2nd Place: Aishvi Pandey (5th BS – Shivalik House)

• 3rd Place: Aradhya Tiwari (5th BS – Aravali House)

• 4th Place: Khizra Rashid (5th BS – Nilgiri House)

👩‍🎨 Nari Sashaktikaran: Poster & Essay (April 20th)

Celebrating women’s empowerment through art and literature.

• Poster Making (Class VII): 1st: Samali Verma | 2nd: Anaya Singh | 3rd: Shambhavi | 4th: Aradhya

• Poster Making (Class VIII): 1st: Shally Maurya | 2nd: Aradhya Pal | 3rd: Anshika Raj | 4th: Anushree Gupta

• Essay Writing (Class VIII): 1st: Siddhant Tiwari | 2nd: Sakeena Fatima | 3rd: Arohi Singh | 4th: Lakshya Dubey

💃 Inter-House Folk Dance: Class 9th (April 23rd)

A vibrant display of India’s rich cultural heritage.

• 1st: Adyansh Pandey (Shivalik House)

• 2nd: Priyanshi Mishra (Nilgiri House)

• 3rd: Sayal (Aravali House)

• 4th: Apoorva Verma (Himadri House)

🎙️ News Reading Competition (April 23rd)

Testing the clarity, confidence, and communication skills of our budding journalists.

• 1st: Sakeena Fatima (8th SS – Himadri)

• 2nd: Mariyam (7th RS – Shivalik) & Anushka (8th SS – Aravali)

• 3rd: Aashi Patel (8th RS – Shivalik)

• 4th: Anaya Kakkar (6th SS – Nilgiri)

🩺 Tuberculosis Awareness (April 24th)

Using creativity to spread essential public health messages.

• Essay Writing: 1st: Sakeena Fatima | 2nd: Chama Rajpoot | 3rd: Sachin Maurya | 4th: Bab Bhauya Maurya

• Poster Making: 1st: Ananya Singh | 2nd: Ayushi Yadav | 3rd: Mariyam Jahan | 4th: Alesha

A Proud Moment for St. Xavier’s

These competitions are more than just contests; they are platforms where students build confidence, refine their skills, and learn the value of healthy competition. The dedication shown by both the participants and their mentors reflects the high standards of excellence we strive for every day.

To all our winners and participants: your efforts have made the school incredibly proud. Your journey of learning and creativity has only just begun. Keep shining, Xaverians!